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Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc

Bethesda, Maryland  ·  EIN 131797260  ·  Private foundation

Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.6M in grants paid and $33.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 230 individual grants from this funder — $26.1M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$33.7M
Total assets
230
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc funds

Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, economic development, education, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCriminal JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEducationHealth CareHigher EducationMental HealthWorkforce & Vocational TrainingYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Harbor Fund Inc
DONOR ADVISED FUND
Bethesda, MD$986K2020
Fund for the City of New York Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT - THE CENTER FOR FAIR FUTURES
New York, NY$772K2024
Newark Opportunity Youth Network
BUILDING ECOSYSTEMS FOR OPPORTUNITY YOUTH
Newark, NJ$500K2022
Research Foundation of Cuny
PROGRAM SUPPORT - CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
New York, NY$500K2023
Nyc Health Hospitals
PROGRAM SUPPORT - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSING CAREER LADDER
New York, NY$372K2024
The New York Foundling
PROGRAM SUPPORT - ROAD TO SUCCESS
New York, NY$339K2022
Green City Force
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Brooklyn, NY$338K2024
The New York Foundling
PROGRAM SUPPORT - ROAD TO SUCCESS
New York, NY$336K2024
Green City Force
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Brooklyn, NY$334K2023
The New York Foundling
PROGRAM SUPPORT - ROAD TO SUCCESS
New York, NY$334K2023
Green City Force
PROGRAM SUPPORT - GCF SERVICE CORPS
Brooklyn, NY$334K2022
The Center for Fair Futures
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$331K2022
The Door - a Center of Alternatives Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT - CULINARY ARTS TRAINING PROGRAM AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
New York, NY$321K2023
The Door - a Center of Alternatives Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT - CULINARY ARTS TRAINING PROGRAM AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
New York, NY$320K2022
Newark Opportunity Youth Network
PROGRAM SUPPORT - BUILDING ECOSYSTEMS FOR OPPORTUNITY YOUTH.
Newark, NJ$300K2023

Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$4.6M
2022$6.4M
2023$8.4M
2024$6.7M

How to apply for funding from Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc

Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at summerfieldfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc

Does Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc fund?
Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Harbor Fund Inc, Fund for the City of New York Inc, Newark Opportunity Youth Network. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc give in grants?
Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc reported $4.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $26.1M over 230 grants.
Where is Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc located?
Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc is based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131797260.
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About this profile. This page is built from Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.